Liverpool FC have confirmed their starting lineup to face Manchester United FC — and there are two notable changes to the side.
🔴 Starting XI
- Freddie Woodman
- Curtis Jones
- Virgil van Dijk
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Andy Robertson
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Florian Wirtz
- Cody Gakpo
- Jeremie Frimpong
🔁 Substitutes
Péter Pécsi, Joe Gomez, Milos Kerkez, Federico Chiesa, Trey Nyoni, Morrison, Rio Ngumoha, Mor Talla Ndiaye, Wright
Two key changes
There are two changes from the previous setup:
- Jeremie Frimpong comes in to add pace and width
- Ryan Gravenberch returns to the midfield
They replace Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah, who miss out.
What it means tactically
This lineup suggests:
- Cody Gakpo leading the line
- Florian Wirtz operating just behind or drifting centrally
- Frimpong providing direct pace out wide
With Curtis Jones again used deeper in the defensive line, it highlights Arne Slot’s continued tactical flexibility.
Big opportunity for attackers
With no Salah or Isak, the focus shifts to:
- Gakpo to provide the focal point
- Wirtz to deliver creativity and goal threat
- Frimpong to stretch United’s defence
It’s a more fluid, mobile front line — but one that must deliver.
Final thought
This is a bold selection from Liverpool.
There’s youth, energy, and attacking intent — but also risk.
Against Manchester United at Old Trafford, this lineup will need to perform.
Because with key players missing, there are no easy answers — only opportunities.
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